Shotgun was recently admitted to a hospital for the second time in a span of six months

Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, who underwent a bypass surgery in 2012, was recently admitted to a hospital here. He says it was a routine check-up and that he needs to stay in the pink of health. “It was a routine check up. Nothing wrong with me at all. I had been campaigning for elections like a mad man. I needed a check-up. You’d be happy to know my blood pressure was like that of a 12-year old. I need to stay fit for the long struggle ahead. “In fact I recommend a regular check-up for everyone above the age of 40,” said Shatrughan, who was recently re-elected from Patna Sahib parliamentary constituency in Bihar.

His wife Poonam Sinha said “It was just exhaustion” and added: “Shatruji returned to Mumbai on Saturday morning after a gruelling month of electioneering. I had accompanied him all through the election campaign in Patna.” She said that when they landed here, she took him straight from the airport to the hospital for his bi-annual checkup. “Though everything on his health-front was declared fine, Shatruji stayed back in the hospital for a day just to rest out,” she said.

Poonam, known to serve sumptuous meals at home, has stopped the flow of food. “We all have diet food because of Shatruji’s health. Even guests have to eat the same health-conscious food,” she said.

The actor was admitted to the hospital this morning. Read on to find out the real reason as to what happened…

Veteran Bollywood actor and BJP leader Shatrughan Sinha, who underwent bypass surgery last year, was admitted to a suburban hospital here on Saturday for routine check-up post hectic election campaign. Sinha, 67, was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in July last year after he complained of breathlessness due to some paint work at his residence. He underwent bypass surgery as blockages were discovered in his coronary arteries.

“After a strenuous election campaign and resounding victory in Lok Sabha elections, Sinha was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital for his regular periodic check up. All tests are normal and he should be discharged later today,” said Dr Ram Narain, Executive Director, Kokilaben Hospital. Earlier, Shatrughan’s son Luv had informed that his father was doing fine and is in hospital for the routine check up because of the bypass surgery he had undergone.

The actor, who made his Bollywood debut in 1969 with ‘Sajan’, is currently BJP MP from Patna Sahib in Bihar. After the actor-turned politician returned home, he took to micro-blogging site Twitter to post an update on his health for anxious fans. “My dear friends and well wishers. I am fit and fine after a long pending routine health check-up post a hectic election campaign schedule. Back home and ready for action. Thank you for your good wishes,” the senior BJP leader tweeted.

According to sources his condition is now stable but he still needs to be in the hospital for some check ups. According to the doctor, Sinha developed a respiratory allergic reaction as painting was going on at his house. Doctors are saying that he might get discharded within a day or two. Sinha’s wife Poonam Sinha and his sons Luv and Kush were at the hospital with him, which daughter Sonakshi Sinha is about to join soon. The 66-year-old actor has been the part of the industry since the 1970s.

We wish him a speedy recovery and hope all his ailments get cured asap!

What’s more, Shotgun’s children – Sonakshi Sinha, Luv and Kush – have even planned a bash to welcome their darling dad back home

A few days ago, when we woke up to the buzz about 67-year-old Shatrughan Sinha being admitted in the hospital owing to his ill health, we prayed fervently for the actor-turned-politician’s well being. And looks like the prayers have finally been heard ‘coz now we hear that the veteran actor is all set to be discharged from the hospital.

Mr Sinha was reportedly admitted in the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital in Andheri, Mumbai on Monday when he complained of breathlessness caused due to the smell of paint that he was apparently allergic to. All the while, his wife Poonam Sinha stayed by his side to take care of her dear hubby. Now we are told that the actor who wasn’t very careful about his health prior to this incident will pay more attention to it.

But for now it’s time to celebrate with your kids (Sonakshi Sinha, Luv and Kush), who can’t wait for you to come home. Welcome back, Shatrughanji. Cheers!